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Bolander's cladidium lichen
Scientific Name: Cladidium bolanderi
Family: Lecanoraceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Cladidium bolanderi: Bolander's Cladidium Lichen
Cladidium bolanderi, commonly known as Bolander's cladidium lichen or Bolander's Fog Fingers, is a fascinating species of lichen. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and other interesting aspects.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cladidium bolanderi (Tuck.) B.D. Ryan
- Common Name: Bolander's cladidium lichen, Bolander's Fog Fingers
- Rank: Species
- Family: Lecanoraceae
- Recent Synonyms: Lecanora bolanderi, Cladidium thamnitis (Tuck.) Hafellner, Polycauliona thamnitis (Hue 1909a)
Distribution and Habitat
- Cladidium bolanderi is endemic to coastal cliff or bluff lichen communities. Specifically, it is found in California, USA and collected by Henry N. Bolander.
Ecological Role
- This lichen is particularly susceptible to disturbances in its coastal habitat, which significantly affects lichen communities.
Additional Information
- Symbol: CLBO6
- Specimens of Cladidium bolanderi are preserved in herbaria, including the Farlow Herbarium at Harvard University (Reliquiae Tuckermanianae, #116) and the University of Bergen: Lichen herbarium.
- Occurrence ID is 1483937 and is tracked in the Lichen Portal.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The text indicates that Bolander's Cladidium Lichen has been rated as "No" when asked if it is safe for children and dogs.